After the Tech men's basketball team had an exciting win over N.C. State Sunday in Cassell, it was the wrestling team's turn to enliven a record-setting home crowd of 1,763 fans as it upended defending ACC champion Maryland, 22-15.
In a match-up that proved challenging for the young team, Tech finally broke the tie when freshman Anthony Trongone and sophomore Tommy Spellman both picked up major decisions at 174 and 184 pounds, respectively.
Sophomore David Marone sealed the deal, earning a 4-2 decision in the heavyweight round, bringing the team's point total to 22.
Freshman Jarrod Garnett, ranked at No. 14, again got things off to a good start with a 10-5 decision at 125 pounds. Freshman teammate Pete Yates, who is currently ranked 20th, continued to tally points to the team's score after scoring seven take downs and earning a technical fall.
Sophomore Chris Diaz, ranked 19th lost a major decision to 11th ranked Alex Kromof Maryland at 141 pounds.
Along with 11th-ranked 141-pounder Alex Krom, Maryland boasted two other ranked wrestlers: No. 11 Steven Bell at 133 pounds and No. 10 Hudson Taylor at 197 pounds. Both recorded major decisions over Brock Livorio and D.J. Bruce, respectively.
Head coach Kevin Dresser announced after the match that six out of the 10 starters had had the flu this past week and that he was happy to get the win even though the team struggled.
With its record now standing at 18-1, and its sole loss at the hands of No. 4 Nebraska. Tech is also the only undefeated team in ACC play -- boasting a 3-0 mark.
The team will return to Cassell Coliseum for a dual meet against N.C. State and Duke this Sunday beginning at 5 p.m.
-- Lindsay Faulkner
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